ELAINE M. SIMMONS
43 East 67th Street No. 3b
New York, New York 10021
917-907-3202 cell
212-861-5765 home
email: esimmons@signumww.com
March 22, 2007
This letter is to express my interest in obtaining a sponsoring broker and pursuing a career in Real Estate. The key strengths that I possess for success include, but are not limited to, the following: Licensed New York Real Estate Salesperson, Prior sales and real estate experience. Providing exceptional customer service for all customers and clients, outstanding organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong ability and motivation to master new tasks quickly, excellent computer skills. Flexible full- or part-time schedule including weekends and I strive for continued excellence.
You will find me to be well-spoken, energetic, confident, and personable, the type of person on whom your clients and customers will rely. I also have a wide breadth of experience that gives you the versatility to place me in a number of contexts with confidence and the level of excellence you expect will be met.
Please see my attached resume for additional information on my experience. I hope that you'll find my experience and interests intriguing enough to warrant a face-to-face meeting, as I am confident that I could provide value to you as a member of your team.
I can be reached anytime via my cell phone, 917-907-3202.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
Elaine M. Simmons
RESUME
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a real estate salesperson
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed New York real estate salesperson
- Sales and real estate experience
- Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Strong ability and motivation to master new tasks quickly
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1989 - present
Various Advertising Agencies and Design Firms
www.signumww.com
Creative Director/Art Director/Designer
Projects include: Print such as direct mail and corporate branding, web and interactive design.
Previous employers and clients include:
American Express, Morgan Stanley and Tishman Speyer.
Responsible for creative management, art direction, design, and production Maintain marketing budgets and track expenditures
Identify areas of potential new business and conduct new business presentations
1991 - 1993
Oakhaven Apartment Homes
Leasing Agent
Tonti Properties focuses on the development, acquisition, management, and ownership of multi-family apartment communities throughout the Southeast and Southwest.Conducted apartment tours, maintenance scheduling, prepare lease paperwork for new and existing residents
1987 - 1989
Hall Financial Group
www.hallfinancial.com
Assistant to Vice President
Asset Management
Founded in 1968, Hall Financial Group has diversified holdings which include: commercial real estate development, ownership and management; structured finance lending for real estate and other areas; vineyards and wineries; and oil and gas.
1986 - 1987
P.O'B. Montgomery & Company,
Dallas, Texas
www.pobmontgomery.com
Receptionist
A real estate investment and development firm, P.O'B. Montgomery and Company specializes in the ownership, operation, acquisition, and development of neighborhood and community shopping centers. Since 1980, the company has owned and operated more than five million square feet of properties throughout the continental United States.
EDUCATION:
- Salesperson Real Estate License, New York Real Estate Institute, 2007.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, University of North Texas, 1989.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Acrobat, Entourage, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Photoshop and Word.
PERSONAL INTERESTS: Tennis, travel and photography.
